Painter's Studio Day - one to one studio day for artists

Spend a really creative and productive day working alongside me at the studio, painting and developing your practice. These bespoke one-to-one sessions are designed for painters who want to dig deeper into their practice and expand their methods of working. To ensure you get the most from your day we’ll discuss your work in-depth before you arrive and plan a direction of travel to get you started.

Over the course of the day you’ll have the option of working in oils or water-based media, drawing and mixed-media. My studio is large and airy, so there’s room to create both on the wall/easel or flat on a table or floor.

These days can also include wider mentoring on your art business - looking at planning, selling and your wider ambitions.

Who is this suitable for? If you’re curious about working at my studio then I'd love to hear from you - I’ve worked with artists at various stages of their career. These intensive days can be adapted to fit your requirements, wether you’re a professional artist or just starting out. Get in touch with any questions you may have.

Date: Various days available - please contact me with the form below, or via email and we can look at potential dates.

Time: Typically 10.00am - 5pm (6 hours of studio time inc. breaks )

Location: Unit 7, Sugar Hill Farm, York, YO32 9UE.

Cost: £290

Key points:

  • General art materials are provided (please see further details on this below), you’re welcome to bring your own, as well as sketchbooks, portfolios or canvases.

  • Tea, coffee and snacks are provided throughout the day, just bring a packed lunch.

  • The studio has on-site parking.

Please read the booking Terms and Conditions here

Your Questions

  • To start with, please fill in the short form above, or drop me an email.

    We’ll have a chat about the kind of thing you’d like to do and make sure that we’re a good fit. If you want to proceed we’ll select a date and get that booked in.

    Finally, I’ll invoice you and you can pay online or via bank transfer.

    You can read my full Ts and Cs here

  • This is a day for painters who want to really dig into their work and get professional support and feedback. it is designed to be a day of creativity and making - so be prepared to work hard but have fun too!

    We can look at practical, skills-based and theoretical aspects of your practice depending on what you need support with.

    Please note you must be 18+ to book any workshops with me.

  • I provide a general range of painting and drawing materials - oils, acrylic and watercolours plus drawing media such as pastels and charcoal, plus paper and general studio kit.

    You would need to bring any stretched canvas or boards and you’re welcome to bring any materials or equipment of your own.

    My studio has easels, work tables and plenty of wall space available depending on how you prefer to work.

    Please get in touch if you want to discuss materials in more detail before you book.

  • My studio is a single story, ground floor building - forming part of a farm building complex. It’s accessed directly from a pavement outside.

    There is free parking on-site adjacent to the studio and room to leave a bike.

    Sugar Hill Farm is on a main bus route (840) and a short walk up a single track lane from the main road.

    There are ground floor WCs a short walk outside from the studio. These facilities are basic but clean - unfortunately, they’re not fully accessible due to the layout of the building.

    If you have any enquiries about access then don’t hesitate to get in touch - I’m happy to provide more detailed information as required.

  • I’m a professional painter who splits their time between studio practice and teaching.

    I have a BA (hons) and MA in Fine Art (Painting) and i’ve been working in the arts and art education for 30 years. I’m also a qualified adult eduction tutor.

    My own work informs how I teach but I’m also interested in the wider context of painting and helping others develop their practice in whatever style or subject matter that might be.

    I’ve exhibited across the UK, and sell directly via open studios and online.

    You can read more about me on my About page, or drop me an email.

  • We discuss you aims before the day, so I can get the studio ready and put together a plan for you.

    Each day varies depending on the artist, but we usually start with experimental work before moving onto more in-depth ideas. It’s really fluid, so we can look at lots of different things, or focus on one or two ideas.

    We have tea breaks as needed and well stop for a lunch break - you’re welcome to have your lunch in the studio with me, or pop out for a bit if you prefer. The nearest cafes are about a 5 minute drive from the studio.